MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge ----- Advice replacement -----
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between the two rear flexi pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge ----- Advice replacement -----
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge ----- Advice replacement -----
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between the two rear flexi pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge ----- Advice replacement -----
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested oil leak and exhuast blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wipers do not self park but can be made to park
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AO08 PCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 PCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO08 PCX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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